The distribution of the license given to PT Kalbe Farma Tbk has attracted public attention. Remdesivir, which has been used since the beginning of the pandemic in the United States, is known as an expensive drug. In addition, it has not been proven to be able to treat Covid-19 patients, like other types of drugs that are also used by the government, namely oseltamivir, favipiravir, and lopinavir.
Professor of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gadjah Mada University (UGM) Prof. Zullies Ikawati said that until now there is no corona medicine. However, he stated that some antiviral drugs have shown promise in treating Covid-19 patients
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